Cost of Dudley Council’s Local Plan Exceeds Half a Million Pounds Despite Being Outdated Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More
Dudley Reform UK Demands Answers on Borough’s Decline and Delays in New Waste Tip Saturday, June 13, 2026 dudley reformuk conservatives environment waste recycling flytipping council publicservices community Dudley Reform UK has raised serious concerns over the declining condition of the borough, urging the ruling Conservative council to provide clear answers and tangible solutions. The group highlights the absence of a permanent … Read More
Dudley Street Neglected Amid Rising Fly-Tipping, Drug Use, and Rat Infestation Wednesday, June 10, 2026 dudley fly-tipping druguse prostitution ratinfestation headway antisocial council healthsafety vulnerable A neglected street in Dudley has become a hotspot for antisocial activities such as fly-tipping, drug use, and prostitution, according to a local charity manager. Church Street, located behind the Duncan Edwards Leisure … Read More
Ned's Atomic Dustbin Singer to Champion Dudley Arts, Revealing the Secret to Black Country Creativity Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley blackcountry jonnpenney nedsatomicdustbin arts music creativity stourbridge culture municipal Dudley’s arts community is set to receive a prominent boost as the borough’s new mayor, Pete Lowe, appoints dedicated ambassadors to promote music and culture across the region. Among those named is Jonn Penney, lead singer … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More
Changes Agreed for Historic Buildings in Dudley and Stourbridge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dudley stourbridge heritage conservation architecture planning restoration listedbuildings community housing Significant changes have been approved for two historic buildings in the Dudley borough, ensuring their preservation while adapting them to modern needs. At Dudley’s former police station on New Street, council planners have … Read More